Johnson to Meet Flynn in Six Round Title Bout
Flynn defeats Kaufman boosts prominence for Sapulpa boxer, with possible posturing toward a clash with Johnson. Johnson has agreed to box the Philadelphia man within months, while Flynn also targets Jim Barry in Oklahoma City on July 4. Wells heads to the U.S. for fights as Moran plans a Frisco bout expansion.
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Georgetown Freshmen Beat Western High in Narrow Win
Lamberton pitched 15 strikeouts to lead Georgetown freshmen to a 6 3 victory over Western High on the hilltop diamond. Holden countered with 11 K but failed in late innings while Bergen and Freshmen combined for the win. Western players reported to St Martin's field for a 5 30 game with St Paul team today.
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Straw Hat Styles Offer Wide Brim and Braids
A local brimmed straw hat described as the cleverest, with Rice or Rough-and-Ready braids priced at $3.00. Includes a note that it is one of our special styles.
National hitters eye title as McAleer plans Chicago games
Jimmy McAleer and his Bald players arrived in Chicago to face Hugh Duffy’s White Sox in a four game series. Duffy, aiming to rebound after recent losses, benched Corhan and will start McConnell or Dolly Grey with Walsh to back up in the field. McAleer stresses his team has begun to hit and hopes for a better West run.
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Charlie Smith Sent to Newark in Eastern League Deal
Cleveland reports right hand pitcher Charlie Smith of the Boston Americans has been released to Newark in the Eastern League. He will report to his new owners in a few days after a prior deal made before the club trip. Smith came from Washington in a deal involving outfielder Gessler, now with the Nationals.
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Boston American
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Plans filed for new Polo Grounds stadium after fire
New York May 9 Plans were filed today for a concrete and steel stadium to replace the stands burned at Polo Grounds. The seating capacity is estimated at 59 000. The double deck semicircular stand will span 328 feet around the inner circle and 534 feet on the outer edge with an asbestos roof. Construction will start immediately.
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King George At the Races At Newmarket
Special Cable from London May 9 reports King George attended a Newmarket race meeting for the first time since accession. He wore a light gray suit and yellow gloves with a white carnation. His 2-year-old Pintadeau, trained by Florizel, started as a favorite but finished defeated.
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Minor league scores across leagues and games
A dense list of baseball results from various leagues and cities. Elmira topped Wilkes-Barre 4 Binghamton beat Scranton 6 Albany saw a 3 Elmys 2 Tristate results include Trenton 1 Teading Lancaster 4 Wilmington 1 York Altoona 7 Harrisburg 4. Southern League Chattanooga 6 Atlanta 6 game called in tenth. Nashville 8 Memphis None. Mobile 5 Birmingham 3. South Atlantic Albany 1 Savannah. Columbus 1 Charleston 1. Jacksonville 1 Columbia 0. Macon 8 Augusta 3. American Association St Paul 1 Milwaukee. Louisville 13 Toledo 12. Indianapolis 3 Columbus 1. Eastern Montreal 6 Newark 6 AL Revhesta Rochester 9 Jersey City 6. Buffalo 3 Baltimore 7. Toronto 6 Providence 4. Carolina Greensboro 7 Anderson 2 second game Greensboro 7 Anderson 4. Charlotte 6 Greenville 5 Spartanburg Winston Salem 6 Spartanburg. Virginia Roanoke 2 Richmond. Other noted matches include Durham 3 Washington and Lee Trinity.
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Otis Clymer Extends Batting Streak to 27 Games
Special to The Washington Post from Minneapolis May 9 Otis Clymer, recently brought from the Washington club, set a remarkable American Association record by hitting safely in 27 consecutive games. He had 42 hits in 24 straight contests, with multiple hits in three straight days. The streak began on opening day, surpassing prior marks and captivating Millers fans as Minneapolis leads the standings.
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Pitching Woes and Trades Across Early Season Clubs
Eastern clubs face pitching shortages as Western invaders test staffs while New York Boston and Philadelphia juggle rotations. Cyclone of injuries and discipline disrupts rosters with Cicotte, Smith, and Walsh in flux, Detroit and Lincoln battles shaping up as the season unfolds.
Georgetown Baseball Team Opens West Point Trip
Georgetown's baseball squad left for West Point to face Army today with stops at Staten Island A C, South Orange Field and Athletic Club, and Fordham this weekend. The Blue and Gray, though strained by exams, traveled with all regulars and expect a strong showing. The prep team also travels to Culpeper, Virginia to play the Culpeper nine. Carter brothers win doubles title for University of Georgia in Southern intercollegiate tennis tournament defeating Dawson brothers of Georgia Tech.
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Tigers Keep Pace as Jones and Gainor Out in Tigers vs Giants
Detroit defeats New York 6 to 4 at home in a high hitting game. Stanage and Crawford hit two home runs and five RBI between them. Gainsor sidelined with a dislocated finger, Ness starts for New York. Jones remains under doctor care after Chicago blow. Shalter fills big-league spot for New York. Warhop and Works pitch well despite walks.
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Clemens? Boston Defeats Cleveland in Late Rally
In Cleveland May 9 Boston beat Cleveland by 7 4 after a late rally. Karger held them until the sixth, then Cleveland struck in the ninth but Hall preserved the lead. Gripp homers for Cleveland while Griggs drives in two for Boston as West bests Mitchell and Karger in a pitching duel.
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Home Run Wins for Reds in Boston Victory
Cincinnati defeated Boston 6 to 3 in the opener of the season. Heck belted a fastball for a four-run homer in the first, giving the Reds the early lead. Boston staged a late ninth-inning rally but could not overcome the visitors' early burst.
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American League Standings and Yesterday's Results
Baseball standings show Detroit leading with 2 wins and 13 losses, Chicago at 9 and 10, with Boston and Philadelphia around . Chicago hosts St Louis as New York and Washington face Chicago and Cleveland while Boston visits Detroit and Philadelphia meets St Louis. Yesterday's games included Boston at Detroit and Cleveland at New York with several other matchups noted.
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National League standings and yesterday’s results
National League figures show standings with teams like Philadelphia Cincinnati and Pittsburgh near .500. Yesterday results include New York beating St Louis and Chicago defeating Brooklyn. Today’s schedule lists Chicago at New York St Louis at Brooklyn and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia with other matchups.
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Pirates Rally With Eight Extra-Base Hits In Philadelphia
Pittsburgh opens Eastern campaign by beating Philadelphia 8 to 1. Wilson and Miller homer the visitors total 12 Pittsburg hits, with Leach Wagner and Miller producing multiple extra-base hits. Rowan suffers early, Chalmers allows six runs in six innings as Adams strikes out three for Pittsburg victory.
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Dahlen Overuses Bench Seventeen Men in Rainy Tilt
In Brooklyn a rain soaked game, St. Louis shut out Brooklyn 2 to 0 as Harmon outpitched Rucker. Tooley injured his knee in a fourth inning collision, Dahlen tried to rally with fourteen substitutes but fell short. Bresnahan homered as St. Louis built a 2–0 win at Ebbets Field.
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Giants Beat Cubs as Mathewson Outpitches Brown
The Giants won 5 to 3 over the Chicago Cubs in drizzly conditions. Mathewson outpitched Brown with strong support as Schulte and Myers supplied heavy hits. Beere, Doyle, and Merkle starred for New York while Devore and Snodgrass made key plays for Chicago.
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Woodberry Forest Triumph Over Miller School 6-5
Woodberry Forest in Woodberry Forest Virginia edged Miller School in a tight afternoon game, winning 6 to 5 in an exciting uphill clash.
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